Get Help From Our San Jose Truck Accident Attorneys
Dedicated to Counseling Victims of Truck Accidents
At Needham Kepner & Fish LLP, our San Jose truck accident attorneys have decades of experience representing bicyclists, drivers, motorcyclists and pedestrians who have been injured in collisions with commercial trucks, tractor-trailers and 18-wheelers. Because of their massive weight, commercial trucks cause a disproportionate number of traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and wrongful deaths.
Who Is Responsible After a Trucking Accident?
Trucking accident cases are complicated because commercial carriers are governed by a host of federal regulations. The regulations address virtually every aspect of trucking. These regulations include driving restrictions, inspections, maintenance and loading methods.
The regulations also require drivers and trucking companies to keep detailed logbooks that document maintenance history, how long the driver has been driving and other important data. When trucks collide with cars, motorcycles or bicycles, these records are critical to proving negligence.
Our truck crash attorneys can determine who is liable in a trucking accident. We investigate the logbooks to uncover regulatory violations, and consult with experts to determine whether the logbooks were doctored after the accident.
Causes of Truck Accidents
Commercial vehicles typically have obstructed views, limited maneuverability and require longer braking time. Drivers of passenger vehicles can follow these tips to stay safe around trucks. However, truck drivers must have the proper training and experience to safely drive these unwieldy vehicles.
Driver error is a common cause of truck accidents. An accident can result if a truck operator drives too fast for traffic or road conditions, drives aggressively or is impaired or fatigued.
Equipment problems are another common cause of trucking accidents. Brakes, wheels, tires and other parts of the vehicle must be inspected and maintained regularly. Sometimes parts fail because of a design or manufacturing defect, even if the trucking company has performed proper maintenance.
Our trucking accident lawyers investigate all potential sources of compensation, including the driver, the trucking company and the manufacturer of any defective parts.
Our San Jose Truck Accident Lawyers Serve Sacramento, San Francisco and Beyond
If you or a loved one has suffered an injury in a trucking accident, consult our experienced personal injury attorneys as soon as possible. We can answer your truck accident questions and begin gathering evidence for your case.
To schedule a free consultation, contact Needham Kepner & Fish LLP today at (408) 956-6949 or online. Our lawyers are available for weekend and evening meetings. We handle injury cases on a contingent fee basis, which means that you pay us nothing unless you recover compensation.
